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Main Theme: Response to global issues (Japan’s approaches as a “Country with Advanced Issues”)

 

 

(1) 70 Years since World War II

 

  ・　Japanese efforts for peace

 

  ・　 Japan in East Asia: Politics, economy, diplomacy, security, human interaction

 

 

(2) Sustained Growth and Societal Development

 

  ・  Vitalizing Local Economies: approaches to an aging population, declining birth rate, medicine, nursing care, multiple cultures, and depopulation

 

  ・  Developing Sustainable Cities: Waste disposal, water sanitation management, energy, public transportation, crime prevention

 

・Science and Technology: Fundamental research, robot development

 

・  Disaster Prevention and Reduction: Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, climate change, Great East Japan Earthquake,    Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, creating towns resilient to disasters

 

・Japanese Culture and Values: Traditional culture, food culture, pop culture, order, perseverance, attention to detail

 

 

 (3) Japanese Economic Recovery

 

・  Growth strategy and exiting deflation

 

・  Industrial competitiveness, efforts by small and medium enterprises

 

・  Consumption tax increase

 

・  A society in which women shine

 

・  Youth employment